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The White House

The White House: Presidents: George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This official White House website gives a brief synopsis of Bush's presidency. View the highlights of his path to office and a brief biography of his life.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Walker Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Which president owned a professional baseball team? Explore with AmericanPresident.org to discover more facts about George W. Bush. He is currently serving as the 43rd President of the United States.
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George W. Bush Library: Presidential Gifts

For Students 9th - 10th
Click through this enormous database of artifacts and gifts presented to President George W. Bush and his wife during their eight years in the White House. Find tens of thousands of items with stories of their significance.
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Other

Potus: George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about George W. Bush and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: President Bush's "Islam Is Peace" Speech

For Students 7th - 8th
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: g.w. Bush Radio Address

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush discusses the new Medicare programs during his speech in November, 2005. Text of his speech is located on this site.
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Other

George W. Bush Presidential Library: September 11, 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
The pivotal point of George W. Bush's term as President came on September 11, 2001. View the following gallery of photographs that capture his response to the crisis immediately following the attacks through the next two months as our...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Presidency of George Bush

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Bush Legacy Lies in 9/11, Iraq, Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
How will history remember George W. Bush? Article discusses his early years, the Iraq War, the economy, health, education, and Katrina.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: George W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's forty-third president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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Digital History

Digital History: September 11, 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
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The White House

The White House: Office of Science and Technology Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology was originally established by President Bush and reinstated by President G.W. Bush. This council serves to advise the President through the private sector and the academic...
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A&E Television

History.com: How the 2000 Election Came Down to a Supreme Court Decision

For Students 9th - 10th
As Florida's electoral votes became too close to call, controversy ensued over hanging chads, dimpled chads and butterfly bullets. Five hundred thirty-seven votes. That's all that separated Democrat Al Gore and his Republican challenger...
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Other

Brookings Institution: Bush's New Cabinet: Changes in Attitude

For Students 9th - 10th
An editorial on the reasons President Bush had to move fast to replace his first term Cabinet. Author also gives reasons for resignations and replacements. (November 21, 2004)
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National Tax Services: Hr1836 Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act

For Students 9th - 10th
The Congress passed and President Bush signed this tax cut bill, titled "Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001." It caused a great deal of controversy. Learn about this law and read the debate that took place in the...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and an overview of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp established in January 2002 by President George W. Bush to house Muslim militants and suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Tech: Questions About Bush's Iran Contra Role

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Los Angeles Times discusses President George H.W. Bush's involvement in the Iran-Contra scandal and implications for the 1992 presidential election.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Bush Imposes Steel Tariffs

For Students 9th - 10th
News article from 2002, when President Bush imposed tariffs on steel. Useful for understanding the steel tariff repeal of 2003.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: The Samuel Alito Nomination

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Senate hearings on the nomination by President George W. Bush of Samuel Alito in January, 2006. You can find out why the hearings and the nomination were so contentious.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Peggy Noonan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Peggy Noonan, a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush who crafted some of their best-known phrases. She has also written critically acclaimed books, written news columns, and appeared on talk shows. Includes...
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Other

Executive Order Authorizing Military Tribunals

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of President George W. Bush's Executive Order authorizing the creation of military tribunals for the detention and trial of those thought to be linked to terrorism against the United States. Other helpful resources are also...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Colin Powell

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource, users can discover the story of politician, General Colin Powell, Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. View a photo and read a biography of the African American man who held the highest rank in the...
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Facing the New Millenium

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A thought-provoking essay discusses the political, social, and technological trends facing the United States at the turn of the 21st century. Of particular focus is the Bush presidency, 9/11, and the...